Matinee (Noun)
Meaning
A theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The opera house offered a special matinee performance of La Bohème on Sundays for families with young children.
- Students from local schools were invited to attend the matinee showing of the Shakespeare play.
- The theater company held a weekday matinee of their new musical for senior citizens.
- A matinee was added to the schedule of the popular Broadway show to accommodate tourists.
- The ballet troupe's matinee performance was well-received by the packed afternoon audience.